Most patients were paying a nice income for their insurance and were often upset when their prescriptions required a $50 co-pay, or that they had not met their $4,000 deductable and must pay for the entire cost out-of-pocket. In Oklahoma, pharmacists are required to obtain a valid photo identification before dispensing any controlled, dangerous substance. The respiratory therapist’s tasks include supplying the precise measurements of oxygen or other forms of gas concentrations inside the patient’s blood and also measuring blood alkalinity or acidity levels.
